161023-N-NF311-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2016) Capt. James A. Kirk, commanding officer of USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), accepts a folded U.S. flag from Petty Officer 2nd Class William Pause during a burial at sea ceremony for Marine Colonel Michael Spiro. Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation destroyers designed to strengthen naval power by performing critical missions and enhancing U.S. deterrence, power projection and sea control objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Rick Moore/Released)